The second edition of Cocktail Couture, hosted by GREY GOOSE Altius, brought together fashion, artistry, and fine spirits in an exclusive collaboration with couturier Amit Aggarwal. Known for his futuristic and sculptural designs, Aggarwal reimagined the brand’s glacial smoothness and French luxury into a couture language of light, transformation, and craft.
The theme, Exon: The Code of Light, drew inspiration from the brilliance of the French Alps, turning the runway into a crystalline corridor where garments shimmered like radiant codes of elegance.
Speaking on the collaboration, Amit Aggarwal said, “When one speaks of high fashion, it has always been synonymous with French couture, and this collaboration with GREY GOOSE Altius challenged me to explore how one elevates the purity of nature, French elegance, and glacial smoothness into a new form of couture? The answer became clear: when something is already crafted to perfection, you let it speak for itself. Exon: The Code of Light, is an homage to that brilliance—a way to translate its innovation and timeless elegance into a visual form that feels both ethereal and futuristic.”
He further added, “Collaborating with Grey Goose Altius has been an immersive journey—one that celebrates craftsmanship, innovation, and the essence of modern luxury. Much like the spirit itself, the collection draws from themes of fluidity, clarity, and elevation. I aimed to translate that ethos into couture that feels light yet powerful, sculptural yet effortless.”
The couture pieces featured translucent fabrics, sharp geometry, and metallic accents reflecting the purity and fluid elegance of ice, creating a dialogue between form and nature.
Alongside fashion, the showcase featured a bespoke cocktail collection by mixologist Avinash Kapoli, blending Altius with locally inspired ingredients like jujube, apple, and jasmine. Kapoli explained, “Crafting this cocktail collection was a true conversation with Amit Aggarwal’s vision. Drawing from the glacial elegance of Grey Goose Altius and the rich, vibrant tapestry of India’s landscapes, each drink embodies the crisp purity of the spirit itself.”
The cocktails included Alpage Vert, a herbaceous martini; Sel des Cimes, a bold savory martini with jujube brine; Pomme en Altitude, a crisp apple highball; and Éclat du Soir, a floral spritz shimmering with elegance.
Siddhant Kapoor, Brand Manager – Premium White Spirits, Bacardi India, said, “With this edition of Cocktail Couture, we seek to go beyond indulgence to craft sophisticated cultural moments. Our collaboration with Amit Aggarwal reflects the brand’s ethos: French excellence, artistic innovation, and the ability to transform every detail into an elevated experience.”
The evening also introduced Aggarwal’s bespoke couture barware collection in icy blue and teal, echoing the glacial inspiration of Altius.
The star-studded event opened with actor Kalki Koechlin delivering a bilingual toast in French and English, followed by a piano performance by Sahil Vasudeva. Showstoppers Ibrahim Ali Khan and Sharvari graced the runway in Aggarwal’s crystalline couture, before the night concluded with DJ Nina’s high-energy afterparty.
The event redefined the merging of couture, cocktails, and cultural celebration, leaving guests immersed in a rare experience of French luxury meeting Indian artistry.
